Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7445314 | Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Hyperspectral imaging is applied to a Mixtec codex in order to reveal an abundance of never before seen pictographic scenes hidden underneath a layer of gypsum and chalk gesso. Because of the organic nature of these paints, no other technique has been able to reveal them in a non-invasive manner. The results thus far indicate that the covered text contains unique genealogic information which may prove invaluable for the interpretation of archaeological remains from southern Mexico.
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Authors
Ludo Snijders, Tim Zaman, David Howell,